Physical Computing with Picoboards
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What is the primary purpose of a resistor in an electronic circuit?

  • To regulate the flow of electric current (correct)
  • To amplify the electric signal
  • To convert AC to DC power
  • To increase the voltage level

What is the main function of a sensor in an electronic circuit?

  • To amplify weak electrical signals
  • To detect and respond to changes in the environment (correct)
  • To convert electrical energy to mechanical energy
  • To provide a stable voltage source

What is the purpose of the GPIO pins on a Picoboard?

  • To upload code to the microcontroller
  • To connect to external devices and sensors (correct)
  • To connect to a power source
  • To debug the microcontroller

What is the unit of measurement for frequency in an electronic circuit?

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What is the purpose of the USB connector on a Picoboard?

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Study Notes

Electronic Components

  • Picoboard: a microcontroller-based development board used for physical computing
  • Breadboard: a platform for prototyping electronic circuits, consisting of rows and columns of interconnected sockets
  • Jumper Wires: used to connect components on a breadboard
  • LED (Light Emitting Diode): a component that emits light when an electric current passes through it
  • Resistor: a component that reduces the voltage or current in a circuit
  • Sensor: a component that detects and responds to environmental changes, such as light, sound, or motion
  • Motor Driver: a component that regulates the speed and direction of a motor
  • Power Supply: a component that provides electricity to a circuit
  • Buttons: components that allow users to interact with a circuit
  • Buzzers: components that produce sound when an electric current passes through them

Electricity and Frequency

  • Electron Flow: the movement of electrons through a circuit, creating an electric current
  • Voltage: the potential difference between two points in a circuit, measured in Volts (V)
  • Typical Voltage Levels: 3.3V, 5V, 9V, 12V
  • Frequency: the number of oscillations or cycles per second, measured in Hertz (Hz)

Picoboard Components

  • GPIO Pins: General Purpose Input/Output pins that allow for input/output operations
  • USB Connector: a connector that allows the Picoboard to connect to a computer
  • CPU (Central Processing Unit): the brain of the Picoboard, executing instructions and performing calculations
  • LED: a built-in light source used for debugging
  • Debug Pins: pins used for debugging and troubleshooting
  • GND Pins: Ground pins that provide a reference point for the circuit
  • Power Pins: pins that provide power to the circuit

Microcontrollers

  • Purposes: used in various applications, such as robotics, automation, and IoT devices
  • Examples: Arduino, Raspberry Pi, Picoboard

Micropython

  • Library Modules: pre-built code libraries that provide functionality for specific tasks
  • Functions: reusable blocks of code that perform specific tasks
  • Loops: used to repeat a sequence of instructions
  • Variables: store and manipulate data
  • Inputs and Outputs: used to interact with the user and external devices

Breadboard Arrangement

  • Rows and Columns: interconnected sockets on a breadboard
  • Rails: long rows of sockets on a breadboard, used for power and ground connections
  • Bars: short rows of sockets on a breadboard, used for component connections
  • Pin to Breadboard Numbers: used to identify the correct pin connections on a diagram

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